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Vulnerability in life and artSurf womanIn this episode, I talk about what surfing means to me. It's a challenge on many different levels. Most importantly, it is teaching me what the real challenge is, in my relationship to the ocean, control, and lessons still to learn. Be sure to check out the book Nature of Surf Women @nature_of_surfwomen written by Ivana Bajic @ivanabajic with photography by Gabriela Tellez and audio recordings by Martyn Stewart. I also highly recommend the podcast of the same name. And if you find yourself in LA and want to learn to surf, you...
2025-12-3018 min
TRČKASTTRČKAST #29 | Od učionice do Ironmana | Vesela Mačkić🎙 Gošća epizode #29 donosi inspirativnu priču žene koja spaja dva sveta – sport i obrazovanje. Za nju ljubav prema pokretu i posvećenost deci čine neraskidivu celinu. 2014. godine je počela da trči, dok je triatlonom počela da se bavi 2017. godne. Od tada, prešla je put od nekoga ko je učio da pliva do višestruke Ironman takmičarke, državne vicešampionke u triatlonu i pobednice ultramaratona.🎧 U ovoj epizodi govorimo o tome kako je sport postao njen lek – i fizički i mentalno, o njenim uspesima u karijeri i sportu, o životnoj filozofiji discipline i istrajnosti, a...
2025-11-171h 45
Nature of Surf WomenMorgan Filler: Beyond the Finish LineIn this episode of Waves of Women, we dive into the life of Morgan Filler — an accomplished athlete recognized by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, and a cool mom who can play any sport.We explore the choices that shape self-love and confidence — the foundation for becoming a strong partner, mother, and community member. Morgan opens up about the challenges she faced in the sports world, the process of navigating her identity after retiring from professional competition, and how her personal dissatisfaction with the limited swimwear options opened the door to a new care...
2025-11-0934 min
Packing. Parking. Panicking.Ivana Bajic: Surfing's Hyper-fixation on High Performance and Big NamesOur guest today is Los Angeles–based multimedia producer and surfer Ivana Bajic. Ivana's work merges art, technology, and impact storytelling. As the author and producer of Nature of Surf Women—an interactive coffee-table book—she explores how surfing fosters transformation, community, and women’s deep connection to the natural world. She is currently developing Oceanized, a documentary focused on surf-therapy and ocean-based healing.Join us as we explore the multifaceted world of surfing, particularly focusing on the experiences of women in the sport. As always, we discuss the challenges of starting new activities in midlife, but also the...
2025-11-0520 minNature of Surf WomenNature as Medicine: Dr. Sexton on Women’s Health & HealingIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Sexton—a doctor, scientist, and healer with decades of experience in women’s health and body–mind medicine. Since 2008, she has been guiding patients to fine-tune their Endocannabinoid Systems, and her work since 1993 has focused on empowering women through integrative and functional approaches to wellness.Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Sexton is also a surfer, gardener, musician, grandmother, and lifelong advocate for nature-based living.Together, we dive into her journey as a doula, the healing power of plants, the medical purpose of cannab...
2025-09-2329 minNature of Surf WomenFrom Stoke to Sisterhood: Surfing with Dana, Mondos MarysI’m thrilled to share this inspiring episode with my dear friend Dana - co-founder of Mondos Marys, a vibrant women’s surf community in Southern California with over 100 surfers riding waves in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and beyond.Dana is a devoted mom, lifelong athlete, and instructional coach who supports third-grade teachers. Her love for water and snow has shaped the most meaningful connections in her life — it’s how she met her husband, and how she continues to find and nurture a powerful community of women through the rhythm of waves.
2025-07-2823 minNature of Surf WomenThe Water Always Knew with PJ PalaunuFrom an early age, PJ felt different. While others looked inward, she looked toward the horizon—drawn to water with a pull she couldn’t explain. Even before she lived near the ocean, she bought her first surfboard, already sensing that movement, nature, and freedom would become her compass.That sense of seeking eventually led her to Costa Rica—a place that felt like home, where she fell in love with the land and with a man. But beneath the beauty, there was heartbreak. After surviving an abusive relationship, PJ made the brave decision to return to the U...
2025-05-1619 min
Žena u kutijiŽena u kutiji - 31.03.2025.- Sagovornice Žene u kutiji su dve ovogodišnje dobitnice nagrade Anđelka Milić. Nagradu dodeljuje Sekcija za feministička istraživanja i kritičke studije maskuliniteta – SEFEM. Time se odaje priznanje i trajno čuva uspomena na naučno delo, naučni doprinos i feministički aktivizam Anđelke Milić, koja je bila i prva predsednica Sefem-a. a istovremeno, ovom nagradom SEFEM želi da podrži kontinuitet i istorijsko pamćenje, koji su neophodan element jačanja rodne ravnopravnosti. Profosrorka Smiljana Milinkov i Danica Todorov Jašarević dobitnice su nagrade Anđelka Milić.
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2025-03-3154 min
Spektar RNS1Spektar RNS1 - 21.03.2025.“Spektar” ove sedmice donosi priče o Vitalovoj nagradi, Novosadskom sajmu knjiga i Izložbi “Art Ekspo”, Zrenjaninu kao Pozorišnoj prestonici Srbije, horu zaposlenih Muzičke škole “Isidor Bajić”, predstavama “Centrifugalni igrač”, u režiji Juga Đorđevića, na sceni Srpskog narodnog pozorišta i “Jerma” u Pozorištu mladih, čiju dramatizaciju i režiju potpisuju Aleksandra Pejić i Danilo Milovanović Vukmanović, kao i o knjizi "Konstantin - knjiga o Vinaveru - Srpstvo kao sudbina“ autora Branislava Stankovića.
Urednica i voditeljka: Ivana Maletin Ćorilić
2025-03-211h 21Nature of Surf WomenRedefining Success & Happiness with StacyWisdom of women is the best way to guide other women through life. Women have always supported one another by sharing experiences and solutions to everyday challenges, as well as healing the body and mind from deep traumas. The circle of women must exist—it allows us to help and protect each other, reflect on our lives, make better choices, and even find new friendships.In this episode of Waves of Women, I sit down with Stacy Hennessey whom I met on our Na...
2025-03-0707 minNature of Surf WomenRisa Mara: Sur- Music- FilmIn this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Risa Mara Machuca, a multifaceted talent who seamlessly blends her passions for surfing, music, and film. Life hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but Risa’s resilience and ability to adapt have allowed her to make the most of every moment. As a curvy young woman, she faced body shaming but defied expectations to thrive as a competitive surfer. Her creativity and determination led her to design beautifully fitting swimsuits that celebrate curvy bodies. Just as her career began to flourish in California, her father’s illness brought her ba...
2024-11-2317 minNature of Surf WomenWaves of Impact with Lucy SmallWelcome to Waves of Women! I’m excited to have Australian surfer, activist, writer, and producer Lucy Small on today’s episode. In 2021, Lucy made waves when she won a surf competition and called out the organizers for giving her less than half the prize money of the male winner. That bold move sparked a global movement—Equal Pay for Equal Play—driving real change for gender equity in sports. Lucy also co-directed and produced the documentary Yama, which explores surf and skate culture in Ghana, and we’re excited to hear more about her upcoming doc Sejbo.In this episo...
2024-09-1121 minNature of Surf WomenMaking a business out of passionWelcome to today's episode, where we delve into the theme of making a business out of passion. Did you know that 71% of female entrepreneurs start a business based on their passion? Recent statistics reveal that 43% of entrepreneurs worldwide are women, Drawing from interviews with over 1000 successful female entrepreneurs, we've identified key pillars for running a thriving small business, including customer bonding, eco-friendly practices, good working conditions, creativity, and the importance of connecting with other women for mentorship and resources.In this episode, our focus is on the journey of turning passion into a successful business. O...
2024-03-2710 minNature of Surf WomenThriving in Your 40s and 50s: The power of breath and contemporary healing methodsI wanted to explore aging without barriers, and I'm incredibly grateful that today, I have two of my close friends who are deeply passionate about sustainable wellness and have devoted their professional careers to the healing arts. They will share their transformative journeys with us, and together, we will delve into the power of breath and contemporary healing methods, such as hormonal balance and connection with our local environment. Hayley Macmillan-Ord Hayley is a certified sports massage therapist and holds a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. In 2002, she moved with her family to Co...
2024-01-2536 minNature of Surf WomenHealing power of the ocean & importance of women's communitiesFor our first episode, we're delving deep into the healing power of the ocean and the importance of women's communities in conversation with four incredible women who have successfully turned their passion into their profession.Guests:Natalie Small, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of the Nonprofit Groundswell Community ProjectNatalie developed the Groundswell Surf Therapy curriculum and programs, combining her expertise in somatic, trauma-informed, eco, and community therapy models. She believes that our mental and physical health goes hand in hand with the health of the sea and incorporates ocean c...
2023-11-2329 min
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2023-03-011h 08
Nosara Podcasts with Rich BurnamIvana Bajic and team explain the ‘Nature of Surf Woman’ project and why you should have one of their Coffee Table BooksWhen we had our first conversation with producer and writer Ivana Bajic, there was no question: She is fired up and has a big passion for the ‘Nature of Surf Woman’ project. We had to make sure she still left some energy for the actual recording, which turned out was no problem at all!
She and the team behind Nature of Surf Woman have been putting in their passion and diligence working towards a coffee table book and fine arts photography prints. They describe it themselves as follows: Nature of Surf women challenges the mainstream representation of femal...
2022-07-0225 min
KulturopolisKulturopolis - 15.03.2022.Predstojeće izdanje emisije “Kulturopolis” posvećujemo Futogu.
Kako je grof Hadik, u čijem futoškom dvorcu je, kažu, Johan Štraus Mlađi komponovao valcer “Na lepom plavom Dunavu,“ imao viziju Futoga kao evropskog grada i šta određuje kulturni život Futoga danas kao sastavnog dela Novog Sada – Evropske prestonice kulture?
Sagovornici su: župnik Crkve Presveto srce Isusovo Antun Kopilović, urednica kulturnog programa Kulturnog centra “Mladost” Aleksandra Dobrin, nastavnik sociologije u Poljoprivrednoj školi sa domom učenika u Futogu Predrag Rava, profesorka flaute u odeljenju Muzičke škole “Isidor Bajić” u Futogu Milana Stanić Zuber i spisateljica za decu Jelena...
2022-03-1518 min
Dropping In to Power: Personal stories of the transformational power of surfing from women of all levels, all ages, all over.Ivana Bajic Nature of Surf Women“If you drop in with a full heart, you are going to get in return something bigger, stronger, and better than you could ever imagine.” Ivana Bajic’s gorgeous interactive multi-media project, Nature of Surf Women, is a real-time testament to her credo, and documentary evidence of the transformational power of surf. Ivana grew up as a girl in Serbia, connected to the magic of nature and water. After building a successful career as a film producer in London and LA, she was drawn back to the enchantment of the elements. On a trip to Costa Rica with her husband...
2022-01-3153 min
New Books in Eastern European StudiesIvana Bajic-Hajdukovic, "Can You Run Away from Sorrow?: Mothers Left Behind in 1990s Belgrade" (Indiana UP, 2020)How does emigration affect those left behind? The fall of Yugoslavia in the 1990s led citizens to look for a better, more stable life elsewhere. For the older generations, however, this wasn't an option. In this powerful and moving work, Ivana Bajic-Hajdukovic reveals the impact that waves of emigration from Serbia had on family relationships and, in particular, on elderly mothers who stayed.With nowhere to go, and any savings given to their children to help establish new lives, these seniors faced the crumbling country, waves of refugees from Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, NATO bombing, the failing economy...
2021-09-291h 04
Behind the Cover with Indiana University PressIvana Bajic-Hajdukovic, "Can You Run Away from Sorrow?: Mothers Left Behind in 1990s Belgrade" (Indiana UP, 2020)How does emigration affect those left behind? The fall of Yugoslavia in the 1990s led citizens to look for a better, more stable life elsewhere. For the older generations, however, this wasn't an option. In this powerful and moving work, Ivana Bajic-Hajdukovic reveals the impact that waves of emigration from Serbia had on family relationships and, in particular, on elderly mothers who stayed.With nowhere to go, and any savings given to their children to help establish new lives, these seniors faced the crumbling country, waves of refugees from Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, NATO bombing, the failing economy...
2021-09-291h 02